Academics policies principles

APBS is committed to recruiting high-quality students by identifying merit and potential, and ensuring that its admissions process is fair and transparent. Admission to APBS’s programs is a process shared across the School between the Registrar’s office and the Dean’s office.

Students applying to APBS complete a two-stage process. First, they apply to an academic program of study. Applications are then considered by the Registrar’s office

Apply for an admission

HOW TO APPLY ?

Undergraduate Students Admission Requirements
 
Registration to undergraduate programs is performed on an annual basis. Required documents are listed by the registrar’s office. The selections are made among candidates holding a baccalaureate.
First year entry is conditional on the following minimum entry qualifications:
• Tunisian baccalaureate or international baccalaureate or equivalent (certified copies).
• 50% Passing score on the virtual admission test . You can seat for the virtual admission test on the following platform : https://concours.apbs.online/virtual-test
 
Students are required to complete an admission form online on https://concours.apbs.online/ and provide the required documents (scanned or electronic version). Alternatively The admission form is available for an offline application  at the Registrar’s office.
 
IMPORTANT: Registration is not considered complete until all required documents are submitted in the dossier and registration fees are paid. Each registered student will receive a registration certificate,a student card (student ID), and a payment receipt.
 
Graduate Students Admission Requirements
 
Registration to graduate programs is performed done on an annual basis. Required documents are listed by the Registrar’s office. The selections are made among candidates holding a bachelor degree.
First year entry is conditional on to the following minimum entry qualifications:
• Tunisian or international bachelor degree (certified copies).
• Score at least a 50% Passing grade in the virtual admission test . You can seat for the virtual admission test on the following platform : https://concours.apbs.online/virtual-test
• For the Executive MBA, a minimum of 3-year professional experience is needed.
 
Students are required to complete an admission form online on https://concours.apbs.online/ and provide the required documents (scanned or electronic version). Alternatively The admission form is available for an offline application  at the Registrar’s office.
Apply for an admission

PROCEDURE

Course Registration:

Specified dates are set for new students to come to the campus and register for the coming semester’s classes. New students are notified by the Registrar’s office of their acceptance to APBS. The office of the Registrar will then send information about registration procedures and the appropriate time to come to campus for testing and advisement in the selection of courses and registration.
Returning students should stay updated with the school’s calendar to know about registration deadlines for upcoming semesters. All students are expected to complete their registration during the time set by the Office of the Registrar.
All financial obligations must be met according to APBS rules.

Entrance/Placement Tests:

Newly transferred students (including student with international degrees) are required to take entrance exams called also “placement tests” in order to be accepted at APBS. Academic placement examinations are a part of a new international student registration. These tests are used to determine the level at which a student enters a sequence of courses. Some majors concentrations require specific placement examinations. Exams times are determined by the Registrar’s office and are communicated to students.

Apply for an admission

TRANSFER STUDENTS

APBS accepts course transfers provided a minimum passing grade was obtained and pending final approval of the Scientific Council. Course equivalency is based on the course design and content as well as the credit-hour workload equivalency.

The following guidelines are used to assess the transfer:
1. APBS transfers only courses that are part of its curricula. The transfer also depends also on the student program choice.
2. If course equivalency is granted, transferred courses will be recorded in the student transcripts with their APBS course-coding equivalent.
3. The new course grade will be computed based on the APBS grading system.
4. Transfer credits/courses will have an additional code on the APBS academic record (CRT), and will be used in the calculation of a student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and in the annual average (GPA).
5. Tuition fees will apply to transfer students in proportion to proportionally to the course credit balance in each semester following these rules:
5.1. Undergraduate courses: 83.400dt per credit
5.2. Graduate courses: 100dt per credit
6. Courses must have been taken within the past 5 years to be eligible for transfer credit.
7. Performance designations other than letters, percentage grades, or numeric grades are not acceptable for transfer credit, eg. pass/fail courses.
8. When course descriptions are not available, the student will be granted conditional admission with a conditional credit transfer. Final admission with approved courses will be given pending a passing grade in placement tests for each transferred course.
9. It is the full responsibility of the student to complete the required forms and attach the appropriate documents.
10. Students granted transfer credits will have to fulfill all APBS graduation conditions.
11. Recommendations are made by the Registrar to the Dean and final approval is given by the Scientific Council.
12. In case of dispute, the executive committee will make the final decision.

Apply for an admission

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees :
All fees are set annually by the administration. Students have the possibility to pay their tuition fees on a semester/quarterly/monthly basis according to payment deadlines set by the Registrar’s Office.
The following rules apply:
• Tuition deposit is due at the time of admission. The tuition deposit is a prerequisite for completing the registration process and is non-refundable. Late fee charges may apply for late admission and registration.
• Tuition is based on annual fees which cover one year of study and is non-refundable if courses have already started. Students are obliged to pay annual fees even if they withdraw prior to the start of classes.
• Other fees may apply for extracurricular activities and programs (including book purchases), if any, throughout the course of study.  Such fees are to be determined at the time of the activity/program by the relevant concerned departments.
• No refund will be applied to programs dropped or deferred.
Apply for an admission

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

DIVERSITY POLICIES AT APBS

APBS is  committed to  increasing the diversity of  the student  body while  maintaining  high entry standards for all its students. It plans  to  increase both the number  and  proportion  of international students. APBS has  a clearly articulated commitment to widening  participation that is an integral part of the School Admissions Strategy.
APBS monitors closely the diversity of the our student body and its admissions process more generally to ensure that barriers of  any type do not  exist for  applicants regardless of  social, cultural, ethnic, religion, educational or economic background. All applicants will be given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills, achievements and potential. The Students  Affairs  Office  provides  advice  and practical  support to all  applicants  to  the School with disabilities.

APBS recognizes the importance of diverse learning pathways in several ways, most notably through our commitment to a life-long learning agenda.

Apply for an admission

SCHOLARSHIPS

Excellence Scholarship

For exceptional students:

  • Candidates with an excellent academic record, talented, passionate and invested in extra-curricular activities.
  • Candidates to Bachelor’s or Master’s studies.
  • Value: from 25% to 90% of tuition fees depending on candidates scores and ranking.
  • Criteria: Merit
Equality scholarship

Opportunities for all

  • Candidates with an excellent academic record, talented, passionate and invested in extra-curricular activities.
  • Candidates who have financial difficulties.
  • Candidates to Bachelor’s or Master’s studies.
  • Value : 90% of tuition fees.
  • Criteria : Merit, social and geography.
Diversity Scholarship

For Pluralism and diversity

  • International candidates from emerging countries and/or candidates with a handicap.
  • Candidates to Bachelor’s or Master’s studies.
  • Value : 30% of tuition fees.
  • Criteria : Nationality and/or medical record
Apply for an admission